Qualitative Research Report Summary & Critical Appraisal

Running Head: QUALITATIVE RESEARCH APPRAISAL Name: Tutor: Course: Date: Abstract This research focuses on the aspect of horizontal violence experienced by nursing students in professional settings, especially during work-based earning programs. Information indicates that limited information is available regarding the issue of horizontal violence among the nursing population…

Introduction

The research article highlights that horizontal violence is practical within nursing placement exercises. According to Bowen, Curtis and Reid (2007), analysis of qualitative data indicates that more that 50% of the respondents have experienced, or at least witnessed this kind of violence in their practices. As a result, the article simulates appropriate and informed recommendation strategies meant to minimize the effect of horizontal violence on students undertaking bachelor of nursing degree course. Background The article states that in the context of nursing, horizontal violence refers to situations characterized by aggression or bullying within professional settings. Bowen et al., (2007) states that horizontal violence occurs between distinct groups whereby members from one superior group molest those students within work-based learning practices. Within the nursing practice, horizontal violence takes forms like intimidations, inequitable practices, and harassment among other acts of violence. Despite the shallowness of past research studies, this information indicate that nurses are in constant direct or indirect assault from professional workers, patients or even relatives of patients within a healthcare facility. ...

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